Forum with great resources about biofabrication
Recent BioDesign and BioArt projects presented at BioSummit 2021
Biohack Academy: discontinued but a rich source of introductory courses and DIY-devices. There was also an SRF report on them.
Their vimeo channel has many many lectures on topics like proteins, DNA Editing, or simply Microbiology.
A list of classes featuring videos and pdfs of presentations (from biosafety, device introductions to guest speakers and bioart etc.), experiments, devices (from microscope to thermocycler) (click on the class name above to access the videos and pdfs)
[Caveat: the last class took place in 2019. Some device designs are even a bit older. Some parts for the described devices are discontinued, but workarounds are usually easy]
A list of organisms they worked with and their favourite culture media.
The Odin is a group of Bioengineers/-hackers and lab technicians from the Bay Area who offer packages including introductory classes, devices and materials for little money. Transport may take some time though.
Some of their ressources:
Bioengineering 101 (class with 8 lectures and experiments)
All 11 videos from the class (from Pipetting and Agar preparation to CRISPR techniques)
Main literature of the class: Molecular biology of the cell (Book 700 pages)
Goals of the course:
Use laboratory equipment like scales and pipettes
Understand sterile technique and antibiotic usage
Culture bacteria
Genetically modify bacteria
Use CRISPR and design your own CRISPR experiments
OpenWetWare is an effort to promote the sharing of information, know-how, and wisdom among researchers and groups who are working in biology & biological engineering. Find materials, protocols and other resources.
Almost Everything You Need to Know About “Biohacking” by Elliot Roth is a very informative read.
Moyasimon: tales of agriculture - a Japanese Manga about a young student of agriculture who can see and communicate with microorganisms. There is a TV series as well (quality unknown!).
French translation available via FNAC, …
How to Grow (Almost) Anything: HTGAA is a Synthetic Biology Program directed by George Church, professor of Genetics at Harvard medical school. The HTGAA is a part of the growing Academy of (almost) Anything, or the academany. (Videos available from the 2017 class!)
Biobranches the Northern European (?) website/platform that starts to sell DIY biology started kits.
Their first lecture including some pictures of bacterial strains.